Blood-red Click Beetle vs Obtuse Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood-red Click Beetle | Obtuse Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ampedus sanguinolentus | Tachyporus obtusus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blood-red Click Beetle
A striking click beetle with deep blood-red elytra and a black head and pronotum. Larvae develop in the decaying heartwood of old deciduous trees over a multi-year development cycle.
Did You Know?
The genus Ampedus contains over 150 species worldwide, many with vibrant red or orange coloration.
Obtuse Rove Beetle
A tiny, boat-shaped rove beetle with a yellow-brown pronotum and darker elytra. It is common in grasslands and meadows where it hunts among the grass tussocks for small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
This beetle overwinters in grass tussocks at field margins, emerging in spring to colonize crop fields where it provides early-season pest control.